P&HCC - Patrick County Site - 212 Johnson Street  - Stuart, VA  - 276-656-5461 

Classes held at the Dalton Idea Center & Patrick County Fab Lab: Learn to use the laser cutter! Learn how to use the Fab Lab laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials in this introductory class -- Tuesday, August 15 - September 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $104. Introduction to 3D printing. Discover the newest creative phenomenon that is sweeping the world - 3D Printing! During this introductory course, participants will gain an understanding of 3D design and printing fundamentals in a fun and easy way. You won't believe the amazing things you can do -- Tuesday, September 12 - October 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $104. Learn to use the shopbot CNC router. Discover your creative side while making unique wood designs with the Shopbot CNC Router. During this hands-on course, you will learn the basic steps of CNC production as well as computer design software -- Tuesday, October 10-31, 5:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m., $104. Intermediate laser cutting. If you have taken the Learn to Use the Laser Cutter class and you are looking to learn more intermediate laser cutting techniques, then this is the class for you. Students will use design software like Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape to learn advanced design techniques, explore various intermediate techniques on the lase as well as safe use of equipment with a wider range of materials -- Tuesday, November 7 - 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $104. Pre-Registration Required: PH.AUGUSOT.NET, 276-646-5461